My father died. How am I ever going to live without my dad?
The doctor said it's cancer.
I can't deal with it anymore. My depression is just too much!
I just broke my shoulder. How am I going to get through the next few months?
My wife says she is leaving - - again.
It's been years now. All my parents do is fight. I hate it. All they think about is themselves.
One of the best coping skills for "enduring" chronic conditions --problems that seem to go-on-and-on-and-on.... is learning to live One Day at a Time.
"I have spoken over the years with many individuals who have told me, “I have so many problems, such real concerns. I’m overwhelmed with the challenges of life. What can I do?" I have offered to them, and I now offer to you, this specific suggestion: seek heavenly guidance ONE DAY AT A TIME. Life by the yard is hard; by the inch it’s a cinch. Each of us can be true for just one day—and then one more and then one more after that—until we’ve lived a lifetime guided by the Spirit, a lifetime close to the Lord, a lifetime of good deeds and righteousness." (Thomas S. Monson, "Believe, Obey, and Endure," General Young Women's Meeting, March 24, 2012)
LIVING IN THE PRESENT
WILL CHANGE YOUR ETERNITY
If you’re not living in the present, you’re living in an illusion, a world that doesn't exist. The past is gone the future isn't here. Benefits of coping come when you live in the present-Just get through this day.
As a shrink I’ve learned MANY problems are caused by...
either from worrying about some aspect of their future or their past. (And in many cases both-their past and their future.) It’s been my experience this type of worry is like paying rent (worry and anguish) on a house you don’t own-and never will.
Therefore,
As a shrink I’ve learned MANY problems are solved by...
learning to live in the present. Living in the present has a dramatic effect on our emotional well-being, and a positive impact on our physical health. It’s long been known that the amount of mental stress you carry can have a detrimental impact on your health. If you’re living in the present, you’re living in acceptance demonstrating an ability to "Let go and Let God " (See: Cosmically Competent).
EVERYONE AGREES
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” – BuddhaMODERN PSYCHOLOGY-Mindfulness
"One day at a time." - Alcoholic Anonymous slogan
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."- (Matthew 6:34)
There is a whole field of psychology focused on the importance of living in the present-Mindfulness. For example, in Psychology Today "Mindfulness" is defined as: "... state of active, open attention on the present. When you're mindful, you observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance, without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, mindfulness means living in the moment and awakening to experience." Practicing mindfulness means we practice our awareness in all our actions. We must simply learn to live in the moment. See Mindfulness in Wikipedia
LDS CHURCH
"The burden of future nurturing can seem overwhelming. Looking ahead to the uncertain years or even to a lifetime of constant, backbreaking care may seem more than one can bear. There are often many tears before reality is acknowledged. Parents and family members can then begin to accept and take the burden a day at a time"(In the Strength of the Lord: The Life and Teachings of James E. Faust pg. 286)Or how about this SECRET:
"To travel from where you are to where you would like to be seems overwhelming and almost impossible. THE SECRET is to live the best you know how just ONE DAY AT A TIME, and if the day seems too long, we should break it down into hours or even minutes." (When a Prophet Speaks, Listen Well, Robert L. Simpson, Conference Report, October 1970)"
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Thank you Dr. Rick, your message has been one of consistency since I met you about 18 years ago. Thank you for being my friend, and helping so many folks out there. You're foundation has taken an amazing turn for the good. So have I. All I can say is We love you, and what you are doing. Keep up the good work.
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